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Chinatown in downtown Toronto

This is the first in a series of posts about Toronto’s many culturally diverse neighbourhoods. Toronto is a melting pot of nationalities and culture and no where is this more evident than in Chinatown. Surprisingly, there is not one but six … Continue reading

Toronto Sightseeing Bus Tour

By: Diane Greene As city ambassadors we like to have a personal experience in order to be able to recommend things to our guests. For that reason, a few years ago we decided to take the City Sightseeing Toronto  double decker bus tour. Whether … Continue reading

Toronto must-see architecture

One of the most delightful things about travelling is taking in the architecture of a city. In Toronto the Historical Society has been instrumental in preserving many old building from being torn down to spawn urban growth. Some of these century buildings … Continue reading

Ripley’s Aquarium in Toronto

  Sharks, manta rays and lion fish are coming to Toronto this summer. That’s right; the brand new Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada is opening in downtown Toronto this summer. With 130,000 square feet and 1,500,000 gallons of water this multi-million … Continue reading

Five free things to do in Toronto

What to do in Toronto for Free One  of the things that I love about Toronto is discovering all the great things this beautiful city has to offer. Here are just a few things to do in Toronto for free, … Continue reading

Tall Ships Coming to Toronto

The Tall Ships are coming….the Tall Ships are coming! I am not the town crier but I am really excited that the Tall Ships are coming back to Toronto Waterfront in June 2013. The Redpath Toronto Waterfront Festival is an event … Continue reading

Shopping in Toronto

Like most metropolitan cities Toronto offers a vast array of shopping possibilities for all price points and styles. You can stroll down the trendy fashion district known simply as Yorkville, with Holt Renfrew and upscale designers in Hazelton Lanes, Cumberberland … Continue reading

Blueberry Pumpkin Pancake Recipe

Blueberry Pumpkin Pancake Recipe Weight Watchers PointsPlus™ Value: 3  Servings: 8 Preparation Time: 10 min  Cooking Time: 4 min 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 Tbsp sugar 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 cup fat-free skim milk 1/2 cup canned … Continue reading

Orange Pecan French Toast Recipe

Orange Pecan French Toast Recipe I made this recipe for one of our guests who is lactose intolerant because it’s made with orange juice instead of milk. Everyone loved it. This recipe is made the night before and is ready to bake in … Continue reading

Breakfast Banana Split Recipe

Breakfast Banana Split I found this recipe but it was with Greek Yogurt and nuts. I changed the ingredients to make it my own and now it has become by favorite breakfast.  This breakfast recipe is not only fast and … Continue reading